Exam 8: Living Alone, Cohabiting, Same-Sex Unions, and Other Intimate Relationships

The proportion of young adults living with parents rose sharply between 1995 and 2002.

Other than legal respects, same-sex relationships are very different than heterosexual ones.

__________ refers to singles living together.

Explain how cohabitation could create legal problems for couples when it comes to residence, money, property, inheritance, health care decision making, and children. Identify which legal issues are likely to be especially problematic for gay and lesbian couples.

In the year 2008, the sex ratio was about 97 men for every 100 women. Why is this important to the study of marriage and the family?

The definition of __________ usually includes criteria of joint residence and finances, as well as a statement of loyalty and commitment.

Young singles choose to live with their parents for several reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

Gay male and lesbian partners tend to be more egalitarian than heterosexual spouses.

The sex ratio is the ratio of __________ in a given society or subgroup of a society.

The text points out that when we think of singlehood as a(n) __________, we realize that not all singles are socially unattached, disconnected, or isolated.

________of all cohabiting relationships last less than one year, because the couple either break up or marry.

WCommunal living is designed to provide __________.

The text reports that approximately __________ percent of cohabitants are age 65 and over-a fifty percent increase since 1990.

Kurdek's study of gay male and lesbian couples found lesbian couples to have __________ relationship quality.

When unmarried partners decide to move in together, there are some absolutely firm legal guidelines to follow.

Living communally has become even more popular today than during the 1960s.

According to the 2008 census, __________ of female, same-sex couple households now include children under 18.

Which states have passed civil union laws for same-sex couples? 

People's reasons for __________ often include the belief that marriage signifies loss of identity or stifles partners' communication and equality.

What is a supportive social network? Give at least one example.